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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.46 and 272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.46 and 272.53 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.46 = 272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.46 = 272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.46 × 272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 112,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,407.90/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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