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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 555.74 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 555.74 and 271.92 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 555.74 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/555.74 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 555.74 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 151,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,116.82/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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