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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 427.76 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 427.76 and 273.47 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 427.76 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/427.76 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 427.76 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 116,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,976.02/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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