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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 379.68 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 379.68 and 263.04 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 379.68 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/379.68 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 379.68 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 99,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,871.03/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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