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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 414.72 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 414.72 and 251.37 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 414.72 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/414.72 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 414.72 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 104,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,248.17/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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