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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 411.08 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 411.08 and 265.01 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 411.08 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/411.08 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 411.08 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 108,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,936.93/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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