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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 413.56 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 413.56 and 240.08 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 413.56 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/413.56 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 413.56 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 99,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,287.48/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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