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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 408.04 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 408.04 and 268.96 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 408.04 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/408.04 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 408.04 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 109,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,746.44/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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