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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 411.49 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 411.49 and 271.15 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 411.49 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/411.49 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 411.49 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 111,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,575.21/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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