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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 556.72 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 556.72 and 272.44 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 556.72 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/556.72 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 556.72 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 151,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,672.80/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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