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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 409.04 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 409.04 and 245.74 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 409.04 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/409.04 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 409.04 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 100,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514.22/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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