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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.70 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.70 and 260.12 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.70 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.70 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.70 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 105,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,270.56/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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