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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.28 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.28 and 207.04 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.28 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.28 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.28 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 85,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,565.49/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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