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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 413.41 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 413.41 and 266.00 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 413.41 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/413.41 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 413.41 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 109,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,965.88/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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