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