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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 408.55 and 257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 408.55 and 257.21 is: 384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 408.55 = 257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/408.55 = 257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 408.55 × 257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 105,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083.15/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.92

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