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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 614.93 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 614.93 and 273.16 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 614.93 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/614.93 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 614.93 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 167,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,971.89/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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