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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.87, 554.30 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.87, 554.30 and 270.65 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.87 : 554.30 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.87/554.30 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.87x = 554.30 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.87x = 150,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,018.52/401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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