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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 554.77 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 554.77 and 271.93 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 554.77 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/554.77 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 554.77 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 150,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,855.51/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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