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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.03, 615.26 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.03, 615.26 and 271.20 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.03 : 615.26 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.03/615.26 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.03x = 615.26 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.03x = 166,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858.51/410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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