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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 555.96 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 555.96 and 272.28 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 555.96 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/555.96 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 555.96 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 151,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,376.79/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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