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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 557.04 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 557.04 and 379.80 is: 525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 557.04 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/557.04 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 557.04 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 211,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,563.79/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.34

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