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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.20, 606.59 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.20, 606.59 and 273.88 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.20 : 606.59 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.20/606.59 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.20x = 606.59 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.20x = 166,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,132.73/404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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