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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 561.12 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 561.12 and 271.10 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 561.12 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/561.12 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 561.12 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 152,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,118.20/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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