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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 406.82 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 406.82 and 267.60 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 406.82 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/406.82 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 406.82 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 108,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865.03/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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