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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.04, 554.61 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.04, 554.61 and 271.18 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.04 : 554.61 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.04/554.61 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.04x = 554.61 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.04x = 150,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,399.14/402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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