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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 411.12 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 411.12 and 244.95 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 411.12 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/411.12 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 411.12 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 100,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,703.84/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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