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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.15, 556.13 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.15, 556.13 and 271.93 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.15 : 556.13 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.15/556.13 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.15x = 556.13 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.15x = 151,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,228.43/403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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