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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 412.86 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 412.86 and 255.98 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 412.86 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/412.86 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 412.86 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 105,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,683.90/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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