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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 416.75 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 416.75 and 250.29 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 416.75 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/416.75 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 416.75 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 104,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,307.11/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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