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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 460.04 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 460.04 and 272.39 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 460.04 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/460.04 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 460.04 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 125,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,306.63/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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