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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 410.40 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 410.40 and 272.52 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 410.40 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/410.40 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 410.40 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 111,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,842.21/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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