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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 615.53 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 615.53 and 273.46 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 615.53 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/615.53 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 615.53 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 168,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,322.83/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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