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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 414.40 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 414.40 and 267.52 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 414.40 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/414.40 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 414.40 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 110,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,860.29/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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