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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.10, 555.02 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.10, 555.02 and 271.11 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.10 : 555.02 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.10/555.02 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.10x = 555.02 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.10x = 150,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,473.21/402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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