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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 414.45 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 414.45 and 270.90 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 414.45 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/414.45 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 414.45 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 112,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,274.51/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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