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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 411.92 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 411.92 and 263.28 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 411.92 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/411.92 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 411.92 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 108,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,448.24/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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