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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 412.65 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 412.65 and 248.46 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 412.65 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/412.65 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 412.65 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 102,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,527.02/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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