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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 412.97 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 412.97 and 263.27 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 412.97 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/412.97 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 412.97 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 108,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,719.23/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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