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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 629.22 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 629.22 and 273.56 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 629.22 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/629.22 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 629.22 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 172,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,129.42/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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