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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 412.83 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 412.83 and 251.93 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 412.83 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/412.83 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 412.83 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 104,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,005.29/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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