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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 554.04 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 554.04 and 270.56 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 554.04 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/554.04 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 554.04 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 149,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,901.06/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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