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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 376.88 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 376.88 and 264.88 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 376.88 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/376.88 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 376.88 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 99,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,827.97/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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