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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.34 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.34 and 266.84 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.34 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.34 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.34 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 110,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,030.32/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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