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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 413.52 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 413.52 and 244 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 413.52 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/413.52 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 413.52 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 100,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,898.88/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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