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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.01, 614.66 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.01, 614.66 and 272.99 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.01 : 614.66 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.01/614.66 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.01x = 614.66 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.01x = 167,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,791.60/410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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