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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 544.94 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 544.94 and 270.66 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 544.94 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/544.94 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 544.94 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 147,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,493.46/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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