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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.41 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.41 and 72.56 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.41 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.41 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.41 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 28,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836.79/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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