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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.79 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.79 and 239.36 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.79 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.79 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.79 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 98,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,084.09/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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