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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.03 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.03 and 253.29 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.03 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.03 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.03 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 102,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,590.05/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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