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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.44 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.44 and 260.70 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.44 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.44 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.44 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 107,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,001.71/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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