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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.86 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.86 and 260.85 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.86 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.86 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.86 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 105,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870.27/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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