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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 555.40 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 555.40 and 272 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 555.40 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/555.40 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 555.40 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 151,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,068.80/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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