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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 412.29 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 412.29 and 244.16 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 412.29 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/412.29 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 412.29 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 100,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,664.73/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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