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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 408.69 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 408.69 and 244.67 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 408.69 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/408.69 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 408.69 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 99,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994.18/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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