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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 614.70 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 614.70 and 273.24 is: 409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 614.70 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/614.70 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 614.70 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 167,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,960.63/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.26

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