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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 553.58 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 553.58 and 270.32 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 553.58 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/553.58 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 553.58 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 149,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,639.63/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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