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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 403.17 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 403.17 and 268.05 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 403.17 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/403.17 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 403.17 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 108,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,069.72/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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