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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 556.11 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 556.11 and 272.07 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 556.11 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/556.11 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 556.11 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 151,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,300.85/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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