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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 410.23 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 410.23 and 267.20 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 410.23 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/410.23 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 410.23 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 109,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,613.46/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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