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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 559.26 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 559.26 and 272.76 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 559.26 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/559.26 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 559.26 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 152,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,543.76/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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