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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 412.97 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 412.97 and 256.71 is: 384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 412.97 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/412.97 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 412.97 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 106,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,012.25/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.52

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