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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 545.45 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 545.45 and 271.40 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 545.45 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/545.45 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 545.45 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 148,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,031.05/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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