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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 613.14 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 613.14 and 272.14 is: 407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 613.14 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/613.14 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 613.14 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 166,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859.92/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.40

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