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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.35 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.35 and 273.50 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.35 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.35 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.35 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 172,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,674.23/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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