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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 419.73 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 419.73 and 273.81 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 419.73 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/419.73 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 419.73 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 114,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,926.27/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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