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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 408.89 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 408.89 and 255.30 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 408.89 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/408.89 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 408.89 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 104,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,388.34/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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