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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 656.03 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 656.03 and 273.50 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 656.03 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/656.03 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 656.03 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 179,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,424.21/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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