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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 430 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 430 and 273.70 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 430 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/430 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 430 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 117,691
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,691/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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