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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 557.90 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 557.90 and 273.54 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 557.90 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/557.90 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 557.90 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 152,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607.97/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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