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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 380.42 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 380.42 and 271.28 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 380.42 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/380.42 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 380.42 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 103,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,200.34/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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