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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 427.92 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 427.92 and 273 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 427.92 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/427.92 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 427.92 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 116,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,822.16/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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