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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 545.08 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 545.08 and 270.66 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 545.08 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/545.08 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 545.08 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 147,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,531.35/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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