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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 410.19 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 410.19 and 261.58 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 410.19 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/410.19 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 410.19 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 107,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,297.50/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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