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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 615.84 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 615.84 and 273.39 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 615.84 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/615.84 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 615.84 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 168,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,364.50/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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