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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 413.67 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 413.67 and 243.46 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 413.67 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/413.67 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 413.67 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 100,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,712.10/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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