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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.08 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.08 and 245.88 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.08 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.08 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.08 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 101,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,815.64/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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