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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 553.82 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 553.82 and 270.24 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 553.82 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/553.82 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 553.82 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 149,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,662.97/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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