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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 560.69 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 560.69 and 273.89 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 560.69 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/560.69 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 560.69 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 153,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,567.38/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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