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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.89, 615.33 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.89, 615.33 and 271.19 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.89 : 615.33 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.89/615.33 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.89x = 615.33 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.89x = 166,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,868.27/409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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