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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 411.60 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 411.60 and 257.52 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 411.60 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/411.60 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 411.60 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 105,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995.23/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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