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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 563.41 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 563.41 and 272.39 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 563.41 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/563.41 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 563.41 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 153,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,466.57/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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