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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 606.20 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 606.20 and 273.09 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 606.20 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/606.20 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 606.20 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 165,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547.16/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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