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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.09, 1,200.27 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.09, 1,200.27 and 273.05 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.09 : 1,200.27 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.09/1,200.27 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.09x = 1,200.27 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.09x = 327,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,727.72/800.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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