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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 437.49 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 437.49 and 273.51 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 437.49 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/437.49 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 437.49 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 119,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,657.89/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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