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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 409.96 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 409.96 and 264.22 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 409.96 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/409.96 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 409.96 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 108,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,319.63/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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