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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 407.10 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 407.10 and 270.64 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 407.10 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/407.10 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 407.10 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 110,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,177.54/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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