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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 415.31 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 415.31 and 249.57 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 415.31 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/415.31 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 415.31 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 103,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,647.67/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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