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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 409.11 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 409.11 and 270.74 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 409.11 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/409.11 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 409.11 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 110,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,762.44/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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