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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 408.62 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 408.62 and 264.77 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 408.62 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/408.62 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 408.62 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 108,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,190.47/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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