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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 414.48 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 414.48 and 259.50 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 414.48 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/414.48 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 414.48 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 107,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557.56/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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