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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.62 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.62 and 263.08 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.62 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.62 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.62 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 108,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,552.07/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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