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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 422.35 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 422.35 and 273.11 is: 411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 422.35 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/422.35 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 422.35 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 115,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,345.21/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.37

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