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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 557.04 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 557.04 and 272.80 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 557.04 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/557.04 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 557.04 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 151,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,960.51/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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