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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 398.14 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 398.14 and 273.40 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 398.14 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/398.14 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 398.14 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 108,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,851.48/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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