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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.33, 603.19 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.33, 603.19 and 272.01 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.33 : 603.19 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.33/603.19 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.33x = 603.19 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.33x = 164,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,073.71/402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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