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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 553.77 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 553.77 and 270.54 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 553.77 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/553.77 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 553.77 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 149,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,816.94/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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