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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 545.94 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 545.94 and 271.57 is: 374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 545.94 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/545.94 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 545.94 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 148,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,260.93/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.64

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