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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 411.90 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 411.90 and 265.66 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 411.90 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/411.90 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 411.90 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 109,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,425.35/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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