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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 413.46 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 413.46 and 271.86 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 413.46 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/413.46 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 413.46 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 112,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403.24/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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