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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 412.77 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 412.77 and 248.28 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 412.77 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/412.77 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 412.77 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 102,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,482.54/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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