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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 412.73 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 412.73 and 272.72 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 412.73 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/412.73 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 412.73 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 112,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,556.30/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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