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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 463.50 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 463.50 and 273.72 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 463.50 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/463.50 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 463.50 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 126,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,869.22/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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