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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 416.82 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 416.82 and 273.56 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 416.82 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/416.82 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 416.82 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 114,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,025.28/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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