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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 405.10 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 405.10 and 262.17 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 405.10 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/405.10 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 405.10 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 106,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205.39/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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