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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 413.87 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 413.87 and 253.66 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 413.87 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/413.87 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 413.87 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 104,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,982.26/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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