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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 380.93 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 380.93 and 256.60 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 380.93 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/380.93 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 380.93 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 97,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.45/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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