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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 380.58 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 380.58 and 254.90 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 380.58 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/380.58 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 380.58 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 97,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,007.94/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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