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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.33, 554.06 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.33, 554.06 and 270.47 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.33 : 554.06 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.33/554.06 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.33x = 554.06 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.33x = 149,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,854.51/401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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