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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 545.65 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 545.65 and 271.20 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 545.65 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/545.65 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 545.65 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 147,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,980.76/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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