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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 415.85 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 415.85 and 245.55 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 415.85 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/415.85 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 415.85 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 102,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,110.74/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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