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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 411.98 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 411.98 and 245.40 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 411.98 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/411.98 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 411.98 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 101,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,096.61/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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