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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 605.52 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 605.52 and 273.46 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 605.52 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/605.52 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 605.52 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 165,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,585.50/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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