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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 418.15 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 418.15 and 271.89 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 418.15 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/418.15 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 418.15 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 113,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,691.14/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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