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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 409.61 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 409.61 and 272.22 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 409.61 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/409.61 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 409.61 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 111,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,504.03/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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