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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.59 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.59 and 253.08 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.59 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.59 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.59 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 103,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,659.04/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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