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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 415.38 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 415.38 and 246.65 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 415.38 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/415.38 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 415.38 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 102,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,451.40/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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