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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.14, 1,273.70 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.14, 1,273.70 and 272 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.14 : 1,273.70 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.14/1,273.70 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.14x = 1,273.70 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.14x = 346,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,446.40/849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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