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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 553.45 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 553.45 and 270.47 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 553.45 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/553.45 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 553.45 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 149,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,688.18/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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