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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 461.73 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 461.73 and 273.79 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 461.73 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/461.73 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 461.73 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 126,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,418.66/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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