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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 411.87 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 411.87 and 260.56 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 411.87 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/411.87 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 411.87 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 107,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,316.85/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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