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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 421.43 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 421.43 and 273.18 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 421.43 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/421.43 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 421.43 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 115,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124.88/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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