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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 409.12 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 409.12 and 271.53 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 409.12 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/409.12 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 409.12 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 111,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,087.67/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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