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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 413.60 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 413.60 and 244.05 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 413.60 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/413.60 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 413.60 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 100,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,937.86/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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