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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 414.75 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 414.75 and 254.74 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 414.75 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/414.75 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 414.75 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 105,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,653.42/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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