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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.58, 554.31 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.58, 554.31 and 270.77 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.58 : 554.31 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.58/554.31 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.58x = 554.31 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.58x = 150,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,087.75/401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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