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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 409.38 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 409.38 and 263.81 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 409.38 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/409.38 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 409.38 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 107,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,997.01/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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