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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.03 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.03 and 245.54 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.03 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.03 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.03 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 101,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,660.93/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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