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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 408.68 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 408.68 and 247.77 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 408.68 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/408.68 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 408.68 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 101,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,257.40/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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