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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.09 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.09 and 72.35 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.09 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.09 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.09 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 28,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.06/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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