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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 410.04 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 410.04 and 257.04 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 410.04 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/410.04 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 410.04 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 105,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,396.68/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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