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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 406.71 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 406.71 and 268.02 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 406.71 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/406.71 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 406.71 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 109,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,006.41/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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