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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.96, 557.16 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.96, 557.16 and 272.92 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.96 : 557.16 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.96/557.16 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.96x = 557.16 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.96x = 152,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,060.11/403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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