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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.92 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.92 and 246.76 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.92 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.92 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.92 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 102,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,632.42/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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