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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 555.18 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 555.18 and 271.46 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 555.18 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/555.18 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 555.18 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 150,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,709.16/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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