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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 555 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 555 and 270.63 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 555 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/555 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 555 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 150,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,196.88/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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