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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 412.47 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 412.47 and 264.27 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 412.47 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/412.47 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 412.47 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 109,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,003.45/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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