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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.59 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.59 and 253.44 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.59 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.59 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.59 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 103,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,806.49/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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