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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 415.17 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 415.17 and 269.94 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 415.17 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/415.17 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 415.17 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 112,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,070.99/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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