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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 411.53 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 411.53 and 257.46 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 411.53 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/411.53 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 411.53 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 105,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,951.23/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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