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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 554.31 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 554.31 and 270.96 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 554.31 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/554.31 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 554.31 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 150,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,195.84/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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