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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 410.93 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 410.93 and 254.96 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 410.93 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/410.93 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 410.93 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 104,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,771.83/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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