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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 553.74 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 553.74 and 270.66 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 553.74 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/553.74 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 553.74 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 149,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,875.27/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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