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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 414.32 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 414.32 and 272.57 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 414.32 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/414.32 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 414.32 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 112,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,927.77/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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