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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 406.08 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 406.08 and 259.56 is: 389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 406.08 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/406.08 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 406.08 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 105,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,402.12/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.66

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