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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 410.80 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 410.80 and 272.39 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 410.80 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/410.80 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 410.80 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 111,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,897.90/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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