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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 409.34 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 409.34 and 246.62 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 409.34 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/409.34 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 409.34 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 100,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,951.43/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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