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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 554.88 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 554.88 and 271.52 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 554.88 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/554.88 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 554.88 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 150,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661.02/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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