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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 415.20 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 415.20 and 266.20 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 415.20 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/415.20 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 415.20 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 110,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,526.24/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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