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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 413.57 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 413.57 and 249.32 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 413.57 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/413.57 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 413.57 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 103,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,112.93/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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