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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 428.13 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 428.13 and 273.04 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 428.13 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/428.13 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 428.13 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 116,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,896.57/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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