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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 555.98 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 555.98 and 271.95 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 555.98 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/555.98 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 555.98 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 151,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,197.40/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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