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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 842.46 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 842.46 and 273 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 842.46 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/842.46 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 842.46 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 229,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,991.58/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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