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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.41 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.41 and 270.24 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.41 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.41 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.41 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 149,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,553.52/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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