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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.19 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.19 and 271.24 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.19 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.19 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.19 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 150,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,589.74/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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