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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 411.83 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 411.83 and 260.94 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 411.83 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/411.83 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 411.83 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 107,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462.92/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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