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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 409.74 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 409.74 and 249.28 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 409.74 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/409.74 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 409.74 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 102,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,139.99/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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