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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.33 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.33 and 240.75 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.33 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.33 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.33 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 98,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.61/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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