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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.39, 557.04 and 272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.39, 557.04 and 272.71 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.39 : 557.04 = 272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.39/557.04 = 272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.39x = 557.04 × 272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.39x = 151,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,910.38/403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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