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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 410.89 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 410.89 and 267.38 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 410.89 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/410.89 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 410.89 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 109,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,860.80/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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