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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 409.31 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 409.31 and 264.51 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 409.31 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/409.31 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 409.31 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 108,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.20/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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