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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 380.04 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 380.04 and 245.84 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 380.04 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/380.04 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 380.04 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 93,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,429.03/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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