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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 382.17 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 382.17 and 260.61 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 382.17 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/382.17 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 382.17 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 99,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.32/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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