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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 414.32 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 414.32 and 270.95 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 414.32 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/414.32 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 414.32 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 112,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,256.58/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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