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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 462.75 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 462.75 and 273.43 is: 410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 462.75 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/462.75 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 462.75 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 126,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,529.73/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.82

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