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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 412.70 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 412.70 and 249.89 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 412.70 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/412.70 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 412.70 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 103,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,126.29/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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