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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.68 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.68 and 255.56 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.68 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.68 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.68 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 96,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264.34/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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