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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 605.97 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 605.97 and 273.85 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 605.97 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/605.97 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 605.97 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 165,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,943.52/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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