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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 397.02 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 397.02 and 72.32 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 397.02 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/397.02 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 397.02 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 28,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712.49/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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