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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 416.13 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 416.13 and 273.06 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 416.13 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/416.13 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 416.13 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 113,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,628.46/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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