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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 409.70 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 409.70 and 246.44 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 409.70 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/409.70 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 409.70 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 100,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,966.47/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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