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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 381.24 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 381.24 and 255.64 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 381.24 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/381.24 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 381.24 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 97,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,460.19/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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