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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 616.28 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 616.28 and 273.42 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 616.28 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/616.28 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 616.28 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 168,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,501.91/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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