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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 383.20 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 383.20 and 273.28 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 383.20 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/383.20 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 383.20 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 104,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,720.90/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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