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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 415.47 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 415.47 and 275.09 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 415.47 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/415.47 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 415.47 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 114,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,291.64/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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