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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 412.22 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 412.22 and 264.86 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 412.22 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/412.22 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 412.22 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 109,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,179.25/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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