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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 556.92 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 556.92 and 272.48 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 556.92 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/556.92 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 556.92 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 151,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,749.56/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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