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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.13, 1,435.93 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.13, 1,435.93 and 273.13 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.13 : 1,435.93 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.13/1,435.93 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.13x = 1,435.93 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.13x = 392,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,188.38/957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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