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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 628.73 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 628.73 and 273.22 is: 409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 628.73 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/628.73 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 628.73 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 171,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,777.10/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.09

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