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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 544.68 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 544.68 and 270.57 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 544.68 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/544.68 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 544.68 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 147,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,374.07/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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