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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.12 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.12 and 273.10 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.12 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.12 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.12 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 154,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,061.17/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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