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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 554.46 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 554.46 and 271 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 554.46 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/554.46 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 554.46 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 150,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,258.66/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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