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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 555.78 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 555.78 and 270.14 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 555.78 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/555.78 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 555.78 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 150,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,138.41/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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