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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.96 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.96 and 273.53 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.96 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.96 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.96 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 113,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,230.48/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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