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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 554.27 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 554.27 and 270.82 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 554.27 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/554.27 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 554.27 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 150,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,107.40/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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