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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.55, 605.31 and 271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.55, 605.31 and 271.47 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.55 : 605.31 = 271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.55/605.31 = 271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.55x = 605.31 × 271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.55x = 164,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,323.51/403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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