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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 467.93 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 467.93 and 273.12 is: 377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 467.93 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/467.93 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 467.93 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 127,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.68/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.29

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