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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 408.16 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 408.16 and 271.28 is: 404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 408.16 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/408.16 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 408.16 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 110,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,725.64/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.54

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