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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 616.56 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 616.56 and 273.68 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 616.56 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/616.56 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 616.56 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 168,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,735.69/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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