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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.04, 603.96 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.04, 603.96 and 272.72 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.04 : 603.96 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.04/603.96 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.04x = 603.96 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.04x = 164,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711.97/403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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