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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.05 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.05 and 247.53 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.05 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.05 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.05 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 93,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,331.19/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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