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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 413.33 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 413.33 and 247.50 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 413.33 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/413.33 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 413.33 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 102,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,297.94/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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