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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 266.49 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 410.06 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/410.06 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 410.06 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 109,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,277.56/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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