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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 409.64 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 409.64 and 266.88 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 409.64 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/409.64 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 409.64 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 109,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,324.72/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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