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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.03 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.03 and 256.09 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.03 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.03 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.03 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 105,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,513.42/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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