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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 629.72 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 629.72 and 273.82 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 629.72 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/629.72 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 629.72 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 172,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,426.99/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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