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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.26 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.26 and 272.91 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.26 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.26 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.26 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 152,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,084.77/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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