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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 559.60 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 559.60 and 272.87 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 559.60 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/559.60 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 559.60 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 152,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,698.05/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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