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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.65, 555.44 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.65, 555.44 and 271.43 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.65 : 555.44 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.65/555.44 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.65x = 555.44 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.65x = 150,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,763.08/402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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