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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 411.29 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 411.29 and 268.29 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 411.29 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/411.29 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 411.29 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 110,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,343.65/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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