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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 407.71 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 407.71 and 269.52 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 407.71 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/407.71 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 407.71 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 109,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,886.00/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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