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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 557.64 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 557.64 and 273.09 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 557.64 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/557.64 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 557.64 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 152,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,285.91/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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