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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 556.02 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 556.02 and 272.43 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 556.02 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/556.02 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 556.02 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 151,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,476.53/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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