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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.26 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.26 and 271.09 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.26 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.26 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.26 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 150,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,254.34/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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