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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 419.89 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 419.89 and 273.27 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 419.89 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/419.89 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 419.89 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 114,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,741.24/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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