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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 412.93 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 412.93 and 270.67 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 412.93 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/412.93 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 412.93 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 111,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,767.76/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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