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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 409.24 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 409.24 and 242.58 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 409.24 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/409.24 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 409.24 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 99,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,273.44/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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