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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 449.58 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 449.58 and 273.39 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 449.58 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/449.58 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 449.58 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 122,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,910.43/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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