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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 403.26 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 403.26 and 268.11 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 403.26 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/403.26 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 403.26 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 108,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,119.88/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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