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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 407.96 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 407.96 and 244.07 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 407.96 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/407.96 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 407.96 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 99,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,567.54/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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