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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 414.10 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 414.10 and 260.07 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 414.10 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/414.10 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 414.10 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 107,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,691.62/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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