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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.11, 612.64 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.11, 612.64 and 271.99 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.11 : 612.64 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.11/612.64 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.11x = 612.64 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.11x = 166,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,631.95/409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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