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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 410.94 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 410.94 and 246.50 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 410.94 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/410.94 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 410.94 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 101,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,296.71/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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