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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 616.38 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 616.38 and 273.52 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 616.38 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/616.38 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 616.38 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 168,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592.26/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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