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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 413.61 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 413.61 and 264.49 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 413.61 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/413.61 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 413.61 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 109,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,395.71/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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