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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 408.16 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 408.16 and 263.60 is: 393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 408.16 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/408.16 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 408.16 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 107,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,591.34/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.86

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