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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.96 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.96 and 245.70 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.96 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.96 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.96 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 101,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,710.13/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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