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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 605.80 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 605.80 and 273.94 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 605.80 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/605.80 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 605.80 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 165,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,952.85/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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