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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 557.64 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 557.64 and 272.96 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 557.64 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/557.64 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 557.64 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 152,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,213.41/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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