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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.69, 603 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.69, 603 and 272.55 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.69 : 603 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.69/603 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.69x = 603 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.69x = 164,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,347.65/402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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