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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 556.29 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 556.29 and 271.98 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 556.29 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/556.29 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 556.29 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 151,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,299.75/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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