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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.27 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.27 and 244.63 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.27 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.27 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.27 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 101,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,587.54/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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