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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 410.61 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 410.61 and 269.56 is: 404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 410.61 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/410.61 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 410.61 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 110,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,685.56/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.54

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