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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 403.40 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 403.40 and 245.84 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 403.40 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/403.40 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 403.40 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 99,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,171.86/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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