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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 408.95 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 408.95 and 260.84 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 408.95 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/408.95 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 408.95 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 106,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,670.52/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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