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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.63 and 260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.63 and 260.71 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.63 = 260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.63 = 260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.63 × 260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 97,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,148.37/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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