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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 556.14 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 556.14 and 272.08 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 556.14 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/556.14 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 556.14 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 151,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,314.57/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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