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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.60 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.60 and 245.04 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.60 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.60 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.60 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 99,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,878.30/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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