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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 411.99 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 411.99 and 263.37 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 411.99 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/411.99 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 411.99 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 108,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,504.05/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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