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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 556.43 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 556.43 and 270.84 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 556.43 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/556.43 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 556.43 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 150,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,702.15/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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