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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 378.02 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 378.02 and 260.47 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 378.02 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/378.02 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 378.02 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 98,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,460.40/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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