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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.46 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.46 and 252.63 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.46 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.46 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.46 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 95,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,357.72/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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