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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 377.64 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 377.64 and 244.42 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 377.64 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/377.64 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 377.64 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 92,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,302.77/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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