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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 408.58 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 408.58 and 271.99 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 408.58 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/408.58 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 408.58 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 111,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129.67/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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