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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 413.87 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 413.87 and 237.62 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 413.87 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/413.87 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 413.87 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 98,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,340.53/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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