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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.57 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.57 and 270.22 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.57 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.57 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.57 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 149,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,584.66/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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