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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 410.01 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 410.01 and 259.32 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 410.01 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/410.01 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 410.01 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 106,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,323.79/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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