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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.30 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.30 and 260.35 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.30 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.30 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.30 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 106,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,300.91/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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