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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 618.26 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 618.26 and 273.20 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 618.26 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/618.26 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 618.26 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 168,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,908.63/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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