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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 642.17 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 642.17 and 273.88 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 642.17 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/642.17 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 642.17 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 175,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,877.52/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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