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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 397.26 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 397.26 and 72.47 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 397.26 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/397.26 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 397.26 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 28,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.43/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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