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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 554.49 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 554.49 and 271.30 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 554.49 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/554.49 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 554.49 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 150,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,433.14/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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