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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 617.27 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 617.27 and 273.81 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 617.27 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/617.27 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 617.27 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 169,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,014.70/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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