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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 457.80 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 457.80 and 273.40 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 457.80 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/457.80 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 457.80 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 125,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,162.52/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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