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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 612.60 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 612.60 and 271.72 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 612.60 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/612.60 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 612.60 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 166,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,451.25/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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