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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 273.70 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.20 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.20 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.20 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 119,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,387.94/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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