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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 554.67 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 554.67 and 270.97 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 554.67 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/554.67 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 554.67 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 150,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,298.93/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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