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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 380.54 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 380.54 and 271.04 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 380.54 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/380.54 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 380.54 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 103,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,138.30/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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