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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.06 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.06 and 273.50 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.06 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.06 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.06 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 169,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,036.32/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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