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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 557.25 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 557.25 and 272.96 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 557.25 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/557.25 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 557.25 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 152,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,106.96/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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