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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 555.39 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 555.39 and 271.35 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 555.39 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/555.39 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 555.39 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 150,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,705.08/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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