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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 406.17 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 406.17 and 263.52 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 406.17 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/406.17 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 406.17 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 107,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,033.92/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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