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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 604.34 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 604.34 and 273.13 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 604.34 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/604.34 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 604.34 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 165,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,063.38/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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