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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.44 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.44 and 253.58 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.44 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.44 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.44 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 95,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,455.77/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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