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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 627.27 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 627.27 and 273.03 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 627.27 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/627.27 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 627.27 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 171,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263.53/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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