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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 414.81 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 414.81 and 253.62 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 414.81 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/414.81 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 414.81 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 105,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,204.11/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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