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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 376.34 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 376.34 and 270.37 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 376.34 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/376.34 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 376.34 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 101,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,751.05/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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