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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.57, 1,067.36 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.57, 1,067.36 and 273.03 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.57 : 1,067.36 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.57/1,067.36 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.57x = 1,067.36 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.57x = 291,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,421.30/711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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