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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 398.25 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 398.25 and 273.83 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 398.25 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/398.25 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 398.25 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 109,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,054.82/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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