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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.61, 415.46 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.61, 415.46 and 251.23 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.61 : 415.46 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.61/415.46 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.61x = 415.46 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.61x = 104,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,376.02/276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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