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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 405.08 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 405.08 and 251.44 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 405.08 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/405.08 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 405.08 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 101,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,853.32/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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