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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 414.66 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 414.66 and 245.72 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 414.66 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/414.66 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 414.66 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 101,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,890.26/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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