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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 555.06 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 555.06 and 271.60 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 555.06 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/555.06 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 555.06 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 150,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,754.30/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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