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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 407.97 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 407.97 and 261.27 is: 391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 407.97 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/407.97 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 407.97 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 106,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,590.32/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.00

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