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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 555.24 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 555.24 and 271.40 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 555.24 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/555.24 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 555.24 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 150,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,692.14/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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