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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 414 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 414 and 267.63 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 414 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/414 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 414 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 110,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,798.82/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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