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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 604.47 and 273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 604.47 and 273.21 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 604.47 = 273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/604.47 = 273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 604.47 × 273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 165,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,147.25/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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