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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 554.96 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 554.96 and 271.20 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 554.96 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/554.96 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 554.96 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 150,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,505.15/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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