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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 559.91 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 559.91 and 273.07 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 559.91 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/559.91 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 559.91 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 152,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,896.01/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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