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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 410.82 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 410.82 and 267.85 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 410.82 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/410.82 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 410.82 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 110,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,038.14/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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