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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 409.08 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 409.08 and 268.40 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 409.08 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/409.08 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 409.08 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 109,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,795.03/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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