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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.58 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.58 and 244.76 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.58 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.58 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.58 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 100,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,983.08/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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