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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 556.44 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 556.44 and 272.42 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 556.44 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/556.44 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 556.44 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 151,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,585.38/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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