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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 545.90 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 545.90 and 271.44 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 545.90 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/545.90 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 545.90 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 148,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177.74/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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