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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 413.96 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 413.96 and 242.16 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 413.96 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/413.96 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 413.96 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 100,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,243.34/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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