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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.95, 603.80 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.95, 603.80 and 272.45 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.95 : 603.80 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.95/603.80 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.95x = 603.80 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.95x = 164,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,500.93/402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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