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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 411.04 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 411.04 and 245 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 411.04 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/411.04 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 411.04 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 100,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704.80/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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