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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 604.38 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 604.38 and 272.92 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 604.38 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/604.38 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 604.38 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 164,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,947.39/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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