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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 457.92 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 457.92 and 272.16 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 457.92 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/457.92 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 457.92 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 124,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,627.51/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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