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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 403.20 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 403.20 and 266.40 is: 397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 403.20 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/403.20 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 403.20 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 107,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,412.48/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.29

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