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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 413.60 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 413.60 and 244.56 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 413.60 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/413.60 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 413.60 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 101,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,148.79/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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