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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 449.72 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 449.72 and 273.28 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 449.72 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/449.72 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 449.72 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 122,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,899.48/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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