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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 573.06 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 573.06 and 273.56 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 573.06 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/573.06 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 573.06 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 156,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,766.29/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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