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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.44 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.44 and 72.59 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.44 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.44 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.44 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 28,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.16/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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