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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 410.08 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 410.08 and 271.28 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 410.08 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/410.08 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 410.08 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 111,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246.50/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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