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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 408.30 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 408.30 and 271.70 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 408.30 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/408.30 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 408.30 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 110,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,933.07/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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