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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 558.09 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 558.09 and 273.81 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 558.09 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/558.09 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 558.09 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 152,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.72/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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