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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.52 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.52 and 245.72 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.52 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.52 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.52 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 101,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,610.13/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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