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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 412.57 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 412.57 and 268.50 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 412.57 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/412.57 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 412.57 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 110,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,776.93/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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