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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 556.68 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 556.68 and 272.85 is: 409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 556.68 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/556.68 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 556.68 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 151,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,890.14/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.12

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