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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 415.36 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 415.36 and 272.56 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 415.36 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/415.36 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 415.36 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 113,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,210.52/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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