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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.74 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.74 and 253.38 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.74 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.74 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.74 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 104,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,580.06/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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