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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 563.04 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 563.04 and 272.67 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 563.04 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/563.04 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 563.04 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 153,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,524.12/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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