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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.48 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.48 and 262.62 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.48 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.48 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.48 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 107,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,275.02/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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