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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 410.24 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 410.24 and 268.37 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 410.24 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/410.24 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 410.24 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 110,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,092.72/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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