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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.46 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.46 and 246.70 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.46 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.46 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.46 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 102,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,493.98/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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