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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.70, 626.01 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.70, 626.01 and 273.52 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.70 : 626.01 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.70/626.01 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.70x = 626.01 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.70x = 171,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,226.26/417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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