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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 605.52 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 605.52 and 273.68 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 605.52 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/605.52 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 605.52 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 165,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,718.71/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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