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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 558.96 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 558.96 and 272.84 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 558.96 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/558.96 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 558.96 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 152,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,506.65/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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