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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 556.83 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 556.83 and 272.55 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 556.83 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/556.83 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 556.83 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 151,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,764.02/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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