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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 379.83 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 379.83 and 252.95 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 379.83 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/379.83 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 379.83 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 96,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,076.10/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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