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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 397.08 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 397.08 and 72.34 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 397.08 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/397.08 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 397.08 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 28,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724.77/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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