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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 614.00 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 614.00 and 272.85 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 614.00 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/614.00 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 614.00 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 167,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,528.54/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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