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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 413.12 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 413.12 and 245.14 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 413.12 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/413.12 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 413.12 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 101,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.82/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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