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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 601.06 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 601.06 and 272 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 601.06 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/601.06 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 601.06 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 163,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,488.32/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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