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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 412.60 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 412.60 and 246.80 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 412.60 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/412.60 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 412.60 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 101,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,829.68/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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