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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.24 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.24 and 249.72 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.24 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.24 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.24 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 103,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,444.01/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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