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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 591.34 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 591.34 and 273.40 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 591.34 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/591.34 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 591.34 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 161,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,672.36/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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