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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 406.20 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 406.20 and 260.20 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 406.20 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/406.20 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 406.20 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 105,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,693.24/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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