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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 403.72 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 403.72 and 261.16 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 403.72 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/403.72 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 403.72 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 105,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,435.52/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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