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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 455.82 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 455.82 and 273.72 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 455.82 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/455.82 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 455.82 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 124,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,767.05/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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