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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.15, 554.75 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.15, 554.75 and 270.93 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.15 : 554.75 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.15/554.75 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.15x = 554.75 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.15x = 150,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,298.42/402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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