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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.78 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.78 and 241.55 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.78 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.78 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.78 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 99,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945.28/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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