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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 615.22 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 615.22 and 273.46 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 615.22 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/615.22 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 615.22 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 168,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238.06/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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