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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 377.64 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 377.64 and 259.98 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 377.64 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/377.64 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 377.64 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 98,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,178.85/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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