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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 411.20 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 411.20 and 262.34 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 411.20 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/411.20 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 411.20 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 107,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,874.21/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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