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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 554.46 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 554.46 and 270.74 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 554.46 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/554.46 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 554.46 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 150,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,114.50/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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