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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557.34 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557.34 and 272.72 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557.34 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557.34 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557.34 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 151,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,997.76/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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