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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 614.81 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 614.81 and 273.55 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 614.81 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/614.81 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 614.81 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 168,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,181.28/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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