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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 453.80 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 453.80 and 273.44 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 453.80 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/453.80 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 453.80 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 124,088.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,088.89/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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