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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.46 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.46 and 260.01 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.46 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.46 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.46 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 106,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,462.39/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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