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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 407.36 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 407.36 and 273.53 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 407.36 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/407.36 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 407.36 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 111,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.78/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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