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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.57, 554.13 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.57, 554.13 and 270.75 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.57 : 554.13 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.57/554.13 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.57x = 554.13 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.57x = 150,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,030.70/401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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