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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557.04 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557.04 and 272.56 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557.04 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557.04 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557.04 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 151,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,826.82/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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