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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 379.29 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 379.29 and 256.86 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 379.29 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/379.29 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 379.29 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 97,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,421.25/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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