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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 405.76 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 405.76 and 267.02 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 405.76 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/405.76 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 405.76 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 108,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,346.04/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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