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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 615.97 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 615.97 and 273.53 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 615.97 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/615.97 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 615.97 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 168,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,486.27/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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