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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 413.70 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 413.70 and 241.56 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 413.70 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/413.70 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 413.70 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 99,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933.37/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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