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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 605.52 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 605.52 and 273.42 is: 410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 605.52 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/605.52 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 605.52 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 165,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,561.28/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.40

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