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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 602.88 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 602.88 and 271.24 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 602.88 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/602.88 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 602.88 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 163,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,525.17/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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