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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 378 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 378 and 255.93 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 378 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/378 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 378 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 96,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,740.12/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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