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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 410.80 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 410.80 and 270.84 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 410.80 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/410.80 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 410.80 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 111,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,261.07/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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