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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 561.56 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 561.56 and 271.56 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 561.56 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/561.56 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 561.56 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 152,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497.23/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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