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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 400.84 and 273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 400.84 and 273.21 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 400.84 = 273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/400.84 = 273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 400.84 × 273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 109,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,513.50/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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