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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 556.67 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 556.67 and 272.41 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 556.67 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/556.67 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 556.67 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 151,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,642.47/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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