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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 403.56 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 403.56 and 265.01 is: 395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 403.56 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/403.56 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 403.56 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 106,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,945.42/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.90

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