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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.94 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.94 and 255.92 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.94 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.94 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.94 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 105,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,935.52/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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