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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 544.98 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 544.98 and 270.60 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 544.98 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/544.98 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 544.98 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 147,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,471.59/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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