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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 414.60 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 414.60 and 259.52 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 414.60 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/414.60 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 414.60 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 107,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596.99/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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