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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 407.67 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 407.67 and 253.08 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 407.67 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/407.67 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 407.67 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 103,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,173.53/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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