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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.85, 625.96 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.85, 625.96 and 273.13 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.85 : 625.96 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.85/625.96 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.85x = 625.96 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.85x = 170,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,968.45/417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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