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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 413.73 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 413.73 and 267.80 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 413.73 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/413.73 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 413.73 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 110,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,796.89/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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