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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 411.53 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 411.53 and 248.38 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 411.53 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/411.53 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 411.53 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 102,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,215.82/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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