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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 556.17 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 556.17 and 272.26 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 556.17 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/556.17 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 556.17 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 151,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,422.52/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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