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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 421.77 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 421.77 and 273.43 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 421.77 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/421.77 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 421.77 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 115,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,324.57/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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