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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 406.44 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 406.44 and 270.36 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 406.44 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/406.44 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 406.44 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 109,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,885.12/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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