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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 413.13 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 413.13 and 246.27 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 413.13 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/413.13 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 413.13 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 101,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,741.53/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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