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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 410.60 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 410.60 and 269.12 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 410.60 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/410.60 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 410.60 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 110,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,500.67/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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