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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 407.52 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 407.52 and 256.76 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 407.52 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/407.52 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 407.52 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 104,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,633.31/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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