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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.81, 557.36 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.81, 557.36 and 272.95 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.81 : 557.36 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.81/557.36 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.81x = 557.36 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.81x = 152,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,130.05/403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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