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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 413.97 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 413.97 and 250.86 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 413.97 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/413.97 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 413.97 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 103,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.51/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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