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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.68 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.68 and 270.42 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.68 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.68 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.68 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 149,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,726.15/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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