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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.89 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.89 and 270.27 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.89 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.89 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.89 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 111,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,320.16/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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