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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.84 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.84 and 245.96 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.84 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.84 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.84 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 93,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,425.45/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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