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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 408.09 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 408.09 and 266.76 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 408.09 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/408.09 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 408.09 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 108,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,862.09/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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