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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 382.28 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 382.28 and 258.51 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 382.28 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/382.28 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 382.28 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 98,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823.20/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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