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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 414.22 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 414.22 and 260.98 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 414.22 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/414.22 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 414.22 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 108,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,103.14/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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