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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.92 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.92 and 271.65 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.92 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.92 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.92 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 111,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,354.77/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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