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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 380.86 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 380.86 and 249.52 is: 344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 380.86 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/380.86 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 380.86 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 95,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030.61/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.62

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