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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 555.15 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 555.15 and 271.42 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 555.15 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/555.15 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 555.15 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 150,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,678.44/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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