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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 409.08 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 409.08 and 267.28 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 409.08 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/409.08 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 409.08 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 109,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,338.90/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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