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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.20 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.20 and 266.88 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.20 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.20 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.20 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 109,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207.30/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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