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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 1,067.33 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 1,067.33 and 272.54 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 1,067.33 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/1,067.33 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 1,067.33 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 290,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,890.12/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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