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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.04 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.04 and 251.84 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.04 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.04 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.04 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 104,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,019.99/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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