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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 411.50 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 411.50 and 241.88 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 411.50 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/411.50 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 411.50 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 99,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,533.62/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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