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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.83, 545.88 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.83, 545.88 and 271.27 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.83 : 545.88 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.83/545.88 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.83x = 545.88 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.83x = 148,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,080.87/395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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