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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.16 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.16 and 272.96 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.16 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.16 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.16 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 111,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,682.27/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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