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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 413.28 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 413.28 and 80.53 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 413.28 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/413.28 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 413.28 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 33,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.97/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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