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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 408.42 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 408.42 and 272.28 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 408.42 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/408.42 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 408.42 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 111,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,204.60/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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