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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 377.61 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 377.61 and 253.01 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 377.61 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/377.61 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 377.61 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 95,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,537.22/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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