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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.49 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.49 and 245.01 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.49 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.49 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.49 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 100,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,330.83/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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