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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 546.01 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 546.01 and 271.70 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 546.01 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/546.01 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 546.01 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 148,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,349.56/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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