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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 560.05 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 560.05 and 273.11 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 560.05 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/560.05 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 560.05 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 152,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,955.26/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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