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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 412.60 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 412.60 and 267.60 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 412.60 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/412.60 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 412.60 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 110,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,411.76/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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