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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 607.85 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 607.85 and 273.17 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 607.85 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/607.85 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 607.85 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 166,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,046.38/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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