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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 414.37 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 414.37 and 271.83 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 414.37 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/414.37 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 414.37 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 112,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,640.09/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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