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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 378.17 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 378.17 and 264.85 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 378.17 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/378.17 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 378.17 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 100,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,157.00/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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