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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 606.27 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 606.27 and 273.92 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 606.27 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/606.27 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 606.27 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 166,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,069.48/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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