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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 563.73 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 563.73 and 273.49 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 563.73 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/563.73 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 563.73 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 154,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,172.08/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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