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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 417.50 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 417.50 and 258.80 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 417.50 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/417.50 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 417.50 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 108,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,049/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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