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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 657.70 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 657.70 and 273.99 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 657.70 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/657.70 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 657.70 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 180,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,202.85/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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