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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 603.95 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 603.95 and 272.52 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 603.95 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/603.95 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 603.95 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 164,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,587.09/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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