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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 413.30 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 413.30 and 262.05 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 413.30 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/413.30 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 413.30 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 108,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,305.27/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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