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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 414.21 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 414.21 and 273.38 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 414.21 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/414.21 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 414.21 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 113,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,236.73/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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