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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 380.58 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 380.58 and 270.96 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 380.58 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/380.58 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 380.58 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 103,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121.96/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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