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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.06 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.06 and 271.88 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.06 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.06 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.06 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 112,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.87/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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