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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 406.07 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 406.07 and 265.39 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 406.07 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/406.07 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 406.07 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 107,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,766.92/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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