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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 393.70 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 393.70 and 273.78 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 393.70 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/393.70 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 393.70 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 107,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,786.20/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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