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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.10 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.10 and 245.40 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.10 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.10 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.10 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 101,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,374.74/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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