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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 410.07 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 410.07 and 247.55 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 410.07 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/410.07 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 410.07 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 101,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,512.83/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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