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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.42 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.42 and 271.05 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.42 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.42 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.42 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 147,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,836.09/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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