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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.33 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.33 and 207.39 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.33 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.33 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.33 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 85,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719.47/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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