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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 412.38 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 412.38 and 250.50 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 412.38 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/412.38 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 412.38 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 103,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301.19/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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