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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 416.97 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 416.97 and 274.17 is: 413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 416.97 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/416.97 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 416.97 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 114,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,320.66/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.31

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