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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 410.04 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 410.04 and 264.12 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 410.04 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/410.04 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 410.04 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 108,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,299.76/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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