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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 379.49 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 379.49 and 270.29 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 379.49 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/379.49 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 379.49 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 102,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,571.53/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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