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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 404.96 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 404.96 and 260.16 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 404.96 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/404.96 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 404.96 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 105,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,354.39/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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