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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 411 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 411 and 264.28 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 411 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/411 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 411 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 108,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619.08/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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