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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 380.76 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 380.76 and 239.68 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 380.76 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/380.76 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 380.76 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 91,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,260.56/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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