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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.68 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.68 and 270.60 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.68 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.68 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.68 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 149,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,825.81/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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