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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 403.74 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 403.74 and 261.99 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 403.74 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/403.74 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 403.74 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 105,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,775.84/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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