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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 413.34 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 413.34 and 246.29 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 413.34 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/413.34 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 413.34 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 101,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.28/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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