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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.53 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.53 and 256.23 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.53 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.53 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.53 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 96,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,733.87/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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