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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 407.57 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 407.57 and 270.88 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 407.57 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/407.57 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 407.57 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 110,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,402.56/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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