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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.27, 612.94 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.27, 612.94 and 271.97 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.27 : 612.94 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.27/612.94 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.27x = 612.94 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.27x = 166,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,701.29/409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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