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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.24 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.24 and 246.02 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.24 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.24 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.24 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 101,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,419.28/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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