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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.76 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.76 and 272.20 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.76 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.76 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.76 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 167,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,882.07/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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