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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 410.07 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 410.07 and 265.74 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 410.07 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/410.07 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 410.07 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 108,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,972.00/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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