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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 414.77 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 414.77 and 211.51 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 414.77 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/414.77 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 414.77 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 87,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,728.00/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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