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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 407.41 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 407.41 and 268.04 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 407.41 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/407.41 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 407.41 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 109,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,202.52/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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