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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 545.17 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 545.17 and 270.75 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 545.17 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/545.17 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 545.17 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 147,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604.78/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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