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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 376.92 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 376.92 and 262.31 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 376.92 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/376.92 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 376.92 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 98,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,868.00/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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