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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 414.15 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 414.15 and 246.57 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 414.15 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/414.15 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 414.15 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 102,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,116.97/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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