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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 558.03 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 558.03 and 272.13 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 558.03 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/558.03 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 558.03 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 151,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,858.44/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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