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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.88 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.88 and 264.12 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.88 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.88 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.88 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 100,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,598.03/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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