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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 403.64 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 403.64 and 250.35 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 403.64 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/403.64 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 403.64 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 101,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,051.27/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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