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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 410.82 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 410.82 and 272.87 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 410.82 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/410.82 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 410.82 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 112,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,100.45/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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