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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.99, 615.58 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.99, 615.58 and 272.00 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.99 : 615.58 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.99/615.58 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.99x = 615.58 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.99x = 167,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,438.62/410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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