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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 546.55 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 546.55 and 271.75 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 546.55 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/546.55 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 546.55 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 148,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,524.96/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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