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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.54 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.54 and 273.51 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.54 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.54 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.54 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 115,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,021.90/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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