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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 602.28 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 602.28 and 273 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 602.28 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/602.28 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 602.28 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 164,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,422.44/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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