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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 629.48 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 629.48 and 273.62 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 629.48 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/629.48 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 629.48 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 172,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,238.32/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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