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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 545.85 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 545.85 and 271.24 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 545.85 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/545.85 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 545.85 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 148,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,056.35/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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