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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 410.49 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 410.49 and 267.06 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 410.49 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/410.49 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 410.49 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 109,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,625.46/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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