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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 558.99 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 558.99 and 272.52 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 558.99 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/558.99 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 558.99 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 152,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,335.95/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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