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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.40, 604.08 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.40, 604.08 and 273.76 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.40 : 604.08 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.40/604.08 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.40x = 604.08 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.40x = 165,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,372.94/402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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