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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 413 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 413 and 273.25 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 413 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/413 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 413 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 112,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,850.19/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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