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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.90, 557.17 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.90, 557.17 and 272.68 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.90 : 557.17 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.90/557.17 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.90x = 557.17 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.90x = 151,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927.04/403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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