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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 413.74 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 413.74 and 247.15 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 413.74 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/413.74 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 413.74 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 102,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,255.84/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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