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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 377.64 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 377.64 and 261.48 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 377.64 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/377.64 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 377.64 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 98,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,745.31/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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