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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.54 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.54 and 271.48 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.54 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.54 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.54 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 150,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,818.00/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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