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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 553.91 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 553.91 and 270.45 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 553.91 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/553.91 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 553.91 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 149,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,803.61/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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