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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.60 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.60 and 246.40 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.60 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.60 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.60 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 102,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,157.44/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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