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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 408.56 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 408.56 and 272.74 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 408.56 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/408.56 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 408.56 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 111,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,430.65/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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