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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.55 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.55 and 72.03 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.55 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.55 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.55 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 28,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563.50/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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