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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.68 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.68 and 264.04 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.68 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.68 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.68 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 108,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,964.03/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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