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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 404.87 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 404.87 and 254.96 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 404.87 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/404.87 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 404.87 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 103,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,225.39/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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