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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.52 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.52 and 211.32 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.52 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.52 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.52 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 80,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,834.13/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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