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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 555.99 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 555.99 and 272.14 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 555.99 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/555.99 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 555.99 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 151,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,307.12/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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