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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 415.11 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 415.11 and 264.59 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 415.11 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/415.11 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 415.11 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 109,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,830.56/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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