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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.76 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.76 and 273.92 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.76 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.76 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.76 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 117,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,172.02/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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