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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 415.65 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 415.65 and 256.46 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 415.65 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/415.65 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 415.65 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 106,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,597.60/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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