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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 415.59 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 415.59 and 251.33 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 415.59 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/415.59 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 415.59 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 104,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,448.98/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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