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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 382.59 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 382.59 and 243.90 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 382.59 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/382.59 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 382.59 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 93,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,313.70/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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