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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.74 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.74 and 256.68 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.74 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.74 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.74 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 105,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,428.10/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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