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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 406.49 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 406.49 and 267.75 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 406.49 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/406.49 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 406.49 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 108,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,837.70/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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