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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 407.07 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 407.07 and 245.34 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 407.07 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/407.07 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 407.07 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 99,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,870.55/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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