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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 459.36 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 459.36 and 273.08 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 459.36 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/459.36 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 459.36 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 125,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,442.03/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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