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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 393.18 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 393.18 and 273.62 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 393.18 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/393.18 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 393.18 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 107,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,581.91/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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