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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 410.40 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 410.40 and 250.72 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 410.40 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/410.40 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 410.40 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 102,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,895.49/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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