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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 415.74 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 415.74 and 269.97 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 415.74 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/415.74 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 415.74 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 112,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.33/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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