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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 606.72 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 606.72 and 273.60 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 606.72 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/606.72 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 606.72 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 165,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,998.59/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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