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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 415.17 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 415.17 and 211.41 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 415.17 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/415.17 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 415.17 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 87,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771.09/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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