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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 570.90 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 570.90 and 273.40 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 570.90 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/570.90 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 570.90 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 156,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,084.06/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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