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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 627.08 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 627.08 and 273.88 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 627.08 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/627.08 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 627.08 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 171,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744.67/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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