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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 409.08 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 409.08 and 267.39 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 409.08 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/409.08 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 409.08 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 109,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,383.90/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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