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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 544.92 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 544.92 and 270.46 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 544.92 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/544.92 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 544.92 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 147,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,379.06/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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