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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 372.94 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 372.94 and 255.88 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 372.94 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/372.94 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 372.94 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 95,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427.71/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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