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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 409.23 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 409.23 and 247.23 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 409.23 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/409.23 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 409.23 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 101,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.93/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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