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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.75, 418.01 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.75, 418.01 and 273.18 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 418.01 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/418.01 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 418.01 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 114,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,190.61/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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