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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.26, 553.90 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.26, 553.90 and 270.34 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.26 : 553.90 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.26/553.90 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.26x = 553.90 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.26x = 149,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,742.00/401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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