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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.90, 554.36 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.90, 554.36 and 270.86 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.90 : 554.36 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.90/554.36 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.90x = 554.36 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.90x = 150,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149.82/401.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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