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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.72 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.72 and 262.12 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.72 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.72 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.72 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 106,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,871.57/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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