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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 375.91 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 375.91 and 260.47 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 375.91 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/375.91 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 375.91 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 97,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,913.28/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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