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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.73 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.73 and 270.21 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.73 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.73 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.73 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 149,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,623.38/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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