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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 384.74 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 384.74 and 273.29 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 384.74 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/384.74 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 384.74 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 105,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,145.59/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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