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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.82 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.82 and 271.80 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.82 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.82 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.82 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 151,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,071.88/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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