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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 606.21 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 606.21 and 273.78 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 606.21 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/606.21 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 606.21 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 165,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,968.17/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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