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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 555.36 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 555.36 and 271.44 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 555.36 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/555.36 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 555.36 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 150,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,746.92/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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