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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 556.41 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 556.41 and 272.38 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 556.41 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/556.41 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 556.41 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 151,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554.96/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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