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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.32 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.32 and 254.70 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.32 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.32 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.32 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 96,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.50/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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