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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 413.55 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 413.55 and 267.60 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 413.55 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/413.55 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 413.55 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 110,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,665.98/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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