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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 418.68 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 418.68 and 273.06 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 418.68 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/418.68 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 418.68 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 114,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,324.76/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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