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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 407.09 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 407.09 and 270.99 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 407.09 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/407.09 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 407.09 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 110,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,315.96/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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