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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 382.91 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 382.91 and 272.56 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 382.91 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/382.91 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 382.91 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 104,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,365.95/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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