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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.58 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.58 and 270.20 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.58 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.58 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.58 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 149,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,577.32/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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