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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.50 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.50 and 270.53 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.50 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.50 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.50 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 149,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,738.36/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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