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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 414.45 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 414.45 and 240.70 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 414.45 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/414.45 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 414.45 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 99,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.12/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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