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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 421.82 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 421.82 and 273.24 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 421.82 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/421.82 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 421.82 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 115,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,258.10/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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