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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 382.26 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 382.26 and 265.12 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 382.26 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/382.26 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 382.26 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 101,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,344.77/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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