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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 413.24 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 413.24 and 259.50 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 413.24 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/413.24 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 413.24 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 107,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,236.03/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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