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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 591.32 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 591.32 and 273 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 591.32 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/591.32 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 591.32 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 161,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,430.36/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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