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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 412.39 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 412.39 and 267.40 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 412.39 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/412.39 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 412.39 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 110,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,273.94/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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