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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 374.07 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 374.07 and 270.34 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 374.07 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/374.07 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 374.07 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 101,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,124.64/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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