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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.46 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.46 and 255.24 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.46 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.46 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.46 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 96,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,342.89/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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