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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 414.24 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 414.24 and 246.07 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 414.24 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/414.24 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 414.24 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 101,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,932.04/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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