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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 381.92 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 381.92 and 263.12 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 381.92 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/381.92 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 381.92 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 100,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,487.57/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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