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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 545.51 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 545.51 and 271.09 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 545.51 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/545.51 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 545.51 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 147,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,879.59/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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