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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 433.73 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 433.73 and 273.06 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 433.73 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/433.73 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 433.73 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 118,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,432.95/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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