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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 411.30 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 411.30 and 270.90 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 411.30 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/411.30 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 411.30 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 111,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.17/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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