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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 411.60 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 411.60 and 241.20 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 411.60 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/411.60 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 411.60 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 99,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.92/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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