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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 414.99 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 414.99 and 257.76 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 414.99 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/414.99 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 414.99 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 106,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,967.82/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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