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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.15, 555.32 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.15, 555.32 and 271.54 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.15 : 555.32 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.15/555.32 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.15x = 555.32 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.15x = 150,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,791.59/402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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