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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 415.34 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 415.34 and 267.29 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 415.34 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/415.34 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 415.34 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 111,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,012.82/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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