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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 414.18 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 414.18 and 264.30 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 414.18 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/414.18 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 414.18 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 109,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,467.77/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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