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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 375.66 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 375.66 and 258.81 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 375.66 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/375.66 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 375.66 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 97,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,224.56/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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