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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 604.56 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 604.56 and 272.36 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 604.56 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/604.56 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 604.56 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 164,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,657.96/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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