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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 415.41 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 415.41 and 246.43 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 415.41 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/415.41 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 415.41 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 102,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,369.49/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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