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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.26, 553.65 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.26, 553.65 and 270.64 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.26 : 553.65 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.26/553.65 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.26x = 553.65 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.26x = 149,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,839.84/401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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