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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 377.77 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 377.77 and 244.46 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 377.77 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/377.77 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 377.77 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 92,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,349.65/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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