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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.60 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.60 and 266.35 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.60 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.60 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.60 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 108,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,031.56/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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