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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 403.84 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 403.84 and 267.57 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 403.84 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/403.84 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 403.84 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 108,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055.47/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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