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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 604.67 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 604.67 and 273.43 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 604.67 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/604.67 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 604.67 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 165,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,333.55/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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