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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.43, 381.64 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.43, 381.64 and 245.67 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.43 : 381.64 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.43/381.64 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.43x = 381.64 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.43x = 93,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,758.44/276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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