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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 556.43 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 556.43 and 272.25 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 556.43 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/556.43 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 556.43 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 151,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,486.71/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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