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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 374.80 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 374.80 and 260.03 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 374.80 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/374.80 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 374.80 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 97,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,458.64/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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