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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 414.35 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 414.35 and 266.63 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 414.35 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/414.35 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 414.35 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 110,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,474.74/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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