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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.16 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.16 and 272.25 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.16 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.16 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.16 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 163,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,664.45/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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