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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 629.82 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 629.82 and 273.87 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 629.82 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/629.82 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 629.82 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 172,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,488.80/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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