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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 556.95 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 556.95 and 273.02 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 556.95 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/556.95 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 556.95 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 152,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,058.49/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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