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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.49 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.49 and 246.41 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.49 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.49 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.49 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 94,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248.57/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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