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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 396.74 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 396.74 and 273.06 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 396.74 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/396.74 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 396.74 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 108,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,334.51/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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